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Lets share a post about legendary players of the past and present who found business success beyond the green felt. Steve Mizerak (nuff' said) Larry Hubbard and Terry Bell (also nuff' said) Nick Varner - Cues and Billiard Supply business. SVB - I've heard he also invested wisely and done...

So, I did a little bit more cue trading this week, as one is prone to do, or, at least, as "I" am prone to do, and ended up with a brand new Meucci Economy Cure (what a name) Model cue with carbon fiber shaft.I really like this cue a lot. First, I like the Economy Cure design. It comes in...

Somehow, after some trading, I ended up with this McDermott Cue of the Year cue. I think it’s a few years old at least but was only test hit (supposedly). The workmanship is amazing. I don’t know if I like the design or not. There is a LOT going on. I haven’t really hit with the i shaft but...

I just purchased a brand new JOSS sneaky Pete off the rack at my local billiard retailer (Cue and Cushion in STL) and I am INCREDIBLY impressed! Now, I realize this is subjective. I know…I know, BUT, the balance is amazing. The taper and butt size are perfect (to me). I think it has a...

I just wanted to say that I am extremely impressed at the quality of modern "affordable" cues. From Nick Varner, to Action, Players...and another brand - Griffin. I've been a bit of a cue snob for years, however, I will say that I've known some champion level players who used inexpensive cues...

Wow, I've been a member here for 20 years and a few days. Will I get a pension, like I do from the Air Force? I've really enjoyed it. (Feeling old)

I'm fortunate to own the last QB Custom Cue, finished for me recently by AJ and then Cueball. It has one experimental low deflection shaft (1 of 2 made...the other is on one of AJ's personal cues) which is amazing. The other shaft is traditional and has the Scott Frost taper. The cue looks...

I was speaking with a local champion about equipment this week and noticed that he, and many other A level players around here like a skinnier shaft (around 12mm) with a very long taper. I do as well (and I'm NOT an A level player by any stretch...more like a C-). I like my new SW cue, but I'm...

Hey AZ family, I just wanted to share my new Southwest cue which arrived yesterday. It's flawless! I can't wait to get out this weekend and hit a ball with it. My beautiful BARTON case will finally be put to use. Enjoy the pics! Big thanks to Laurie Franklin and the Southwest Cue team.

My cue is being shipped today. Only 15 years and 9 months :) One shaft will have the pro taper at 12.5mm and the other a full 13mm standard taper. How many of you actively play with a Southwest Cue? I'm really excited!

I’m on the hunt for another N-17. Please reach out privately and show me what you have with prices. If you don’t have that exact model, but something similar in design/quality from that era I’m definitely interested. Today is my birthday, and I’m looking to find something special for myself! Thanks

Disregard. Did a search. Thanks.

Is the TIP is more important than deflection considerations? I might prioritize by TIP, Taper, then...maybe deflection? My thought was that if I have a Kamui Brown Soft (which I really like and I'm used to)....I'm almost guaranteed to like the hit and immediate familiarity. Next, of course I...

Can someone recommend any good poolrooms in or near Buffalo, NY?

Have you seen Denny Glenn's cue collection video on youtube? It's very cool. You can search "Denny Glenn Cue Collection" and it will pop up. Enjoy. (Edited: Sorry - J. Schwartz already had a thread w/ link)

After placing my name on the list in 2005, I finally got the call from Laurie to begin designing my cues! I’m over the moon excited. Now I have to figure out what I want. Any suggestions?

I've been on a long pool break but started watching some old DVDs of SVB matches this week and was reminded that he used to break and play with an old Schon. He is using it in all of the matches from those days, just playing beautifully and breaking the balls like King Kong. Anyone know what...

What pro-players use Southwest cues these days? I know that DD from Roy's basement started a month or so ago with the "Southwest" cue experiment - and I'd say it was a big success based on his Derby City performance. This success goes to show that you can switch from a LD shaft (He was using...

How do the modern Meucci cues play? Are the ferrules better (meaning, they don't start cracking after a few weeks play)? I've owned several Meucci cues way-back-when, and loved the way they played. Unfortunately they weren't very durable, so I got away from the brand many years ago. I was...

I'm trying to help a friend find a McDermott D23 Rose Cue. He owned one long ago (bought it for $185 new) and wants to start playing again...and wants the same cue. Shoot me a message with photos and asking price. Thanks!